Intel plans to raise the prices of its Raptor Lake processors by around 10% during the fourth quarter of 2025.
The decision comes from several market factors, including growing demand for these chips and the slow adoption of newer processors with artificial intelligence features, which have not performed as well in sales as expected.
Even with newer architectures like Meteor Lake and Lunar Lake, many users and manufacturers still prefer Raptor Lake because of its solid balance between price and performance. These processors continue to deliver strong results for both productivity and gaming tasks, reducing the need to upgrade to newer models.
Rising Component Costs Add Pressure
Another key reason behind the price increase is the general rise in the cost of components like DRAM memory and NAND storage, which have gone up between 15% and 25% in recent months. Some computer manufacturers, such as Lenovo, HP, and Acer, continue to use Raptor Lake chips in well-balanced configurations, combining them with faster memory and improved cooling systems.
The rising demand and limited availability of these chips have led to price adjustments. In some markets, price increases have even surpassed the expected 10%, especially for high-end models.
Although Intel has not officially confirmed this move, the trend suggests that consumers planning to upgrade their PCs may face higher costs in the coming months. The company aims to balance production and demand while keeping profits stable for a product line that, though not the newest, remains competitive in the CPU market.
